Intermediate child seat

ABSTRACT

The intermediate car seat is easier to use and carry. It is more comfortable than previous models, adjustable per size of child, and is machine-washable, unlike current boosters that are available.

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] This invention relates to an intermediate child seat which is abooster seat designed for children age's three to eight years of age.The seat is made of lightweight materials (fabric and foam) for use inmost automobiles.

BACKGROUND

[0002] I was inspired to design this seat to solve my problems with thecurrent booster seats I was trying to use for my six year-old son.Current models didn't fit my son and I have found that most are designedfor children who are smaller. Once he outgrew the harness in the seat,it didn't fit him or the auto correctly for use as a seatbelt guide. Thebooster only seats were simply not wide enough to accommodate his hipsand did nothing to position the shoulder restraint of the vehicles. Notto mention that they didn't fit all of the cars correctly. Currentbooster seats are constructed of hard plastic shells with a thinpadding. This is very uncomfortable for my son on long trips, or when hefalls asleep in the car. Another problem with booster seats that areavailable now is that they are not really portable, due to theirirregular shape, size and weight. The intermediate child seat is made tofit almost any child three to eight years old in a comfortable manner,while positioning the auto seatbelts correctly on the child. It isdesigned to be easy to transport from one auto to another, beingcollapsible and lightweight makes it easy for parents to carry whenmoving it or when traveling.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0003]FIG. 1 is a flat frontal view that depicts the seat laid open asif it were on the floor. It shows the opening for the headrestadjustable shoulder strap (left or right side, and height). It alsoshows Velcro closures, padding and the handle.

[0004]FIG. 2 shows a view of the seat as if it were positioned over avehicles seat.

[0005]FIG. 3 shows the seat in folded manner, which you would use tocarry it.

[0006]FIG. 4 shows the seat folded with the Velcro exposed to show thehandle and the closure strap.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0007] The intermediate child seat is very easy to use. This is alightweight booster seat for children three to eight years old. Unlikecurrent booster seats that have a hard plastic shell that does notalways fit the car or the child, this is a soft fabric booster. It isnot a child restraint, simply a seat to boost children into the properposition so that the auto safety belts fit correctly on the child withadjustable shoulder belt positioning loops that can be moved up or downfor height adjustment from right to left for use on either side of thecar.

[0008] The seat back is fabric with two-inch foam supports on each side.There is excess fabric that hangs over the seat back. If your car has aremovable headrest, take it off, position the opening in the fabric overthe seat so that the headrest can be put back in correctly. If there isno headrest, simply put the excess fabric over the back of the seat.

[0009] The seat is lightweight foam four inches thick encased in fabricwith a handle on the center of the front edge.

[0010] The purpose of the seat is to lift the child up so that the lapbelt fits over the hips (not around the stomach).

[0011] When you need to remove the foam there is a Velcro opening on theback edge of the seat so it can be easily laundered.

[0012] If you need to transport the seat, you just fold the back overthe seat bottom. The hole for the headrest conveniently fits over thehandle and the excess fabric on the seat back Velcro's over the bottomto secure it.

[0013] To use the seat, install it in your vehicle, place your child inthe seat, adjust the height of the shoulder loop to position the auto'sshoulder belt across your child's shoulder then snap the loop intoplace. Buckle the auto seat belt and you're ready to go.

[0014] My booster seat was manufactured completely in my home. I made mypattern from newspaper and sewed all the fabric on my sewing machinewith supplies I purchased locally.

1. I claim as my invention a portable, lightweight booster seat forchildren ages three to eight year old to help ensure proper positioningof automobile seat belts.